Economic Indicators

How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday

An escalating showdown between the U.S. and China over trade sent shudders through the stock market Tuesday, handing the S&P 500 is biggest loss since late March.

Chinese team heads to Washington to salvage trade talks

China's government has confirmed its economy czar will go to Washington as scheduled this week for trade negotiations despite President Donald Trump's threat of new tariff hikes in a fight over Beijing's technology ambitions.

EU cuts economic forecasts over trade uncertainty

The European Union's executive commission has trimmed its forecast for eurozone growth this year and next as uncertainty over trade conflicts and continued weakness in the auto industry hold back output.

Small business is back

It’s National Small Business Week, and there is plenty to celebrate. Optimistic entrepreneurs do incredible things for an economy.